wonted

Definition of wontednext

Synonym Chooser

How is the word wonted distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of wonted are accustomed, customary, habitual, and usual. While all these words mean "familiar through frequent or regular repetition," wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.

his wonted determination

How is accustomed related to other words for wonted?

Accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.

accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

In what contexts can customary take the place of wonted?

The meanings of customary and wonted largely overlap; however, customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community.

the customary waiting period before the application is approved

Where would habitual be a reasonable alternative to wonted?

While in some cases nearly identical to wonted, habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.

a habitual morning routine

When could usual be used to replace wonted?

Although the words usual and wonted have much in common, usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.

my usual order for lunch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wonted His wonted improvisations and other departures from the script did not suggest his usual ease. Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2020 Egypt chose a different path, preferring to return to the wonted pain of dysfunctional autocracy and avoid civil war (although civil war seems even still to be creeping up on the Egyptians out of Sinai and Libya). Kenneth M. Pollack, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonted
Adjective
  • As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.
    Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Filming the stairs and seeing the response affirmed that her experience was, in fact, out of the ordinary.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That means ordinary users cannot easily guess when Gen AI is reliable.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content.
    Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Reports claimed that the KSOT is designed to provide a fast, efficient and effective solution to strengthen the Indonesia’s maritime combat capabilities, while complementing its existing fleet of conventional submarines.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.
    Elie Mystal, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The incidents have mainly taken place in states where aerial pesticides have become more commonplace.
    Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Including a mid-round pick (or two) is a simple and commonplace way for teams to maximize their return in a trade.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The project could also bypass typical rezoning requirements, allowing building to occur in agricultural and natural areas.
    Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
  • And a floral, almost roselike aroma, considered characteristic of wines from cooler regions, was recently discovered to be caused by the inclusion of dead leaves in the ferment.
    Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026

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“Wonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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